Dakota is an Associate with experience across a broad range of construction disputes. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Management) and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the Queensland University of Technology.
At Batch Mewing Lawyers, Dakota has supported clients through all stages of the project lifecycle — from front-end contract negotiations to back-end dispute management, adjudication, and litigation. He has also provided in-house and secondment support to clients, gaining valuable insight into their commercial drivers and operational challenges. Dakota takes a friendly and detail-oriented approach to helping clients achieve practical and effective outcomes.
Project highlights
Cunningham Highway
Seconded to the client to support the management and resolution of downstream subcontractor claims, provide dispute resolution assistance, and advise on front-end contract administration.
Carmichael Rail
Assisted the client in successfully defending a subcontractor claim in the Magistrates Court of Queensland, including preparation of evidence and litigation support.
Bruce Highway
Assisted the client with the introduction of the ‘Best Practice Industry Conditions’ and the negotiation of a commercial resolution with the Department of Transport and Main Roads through a structured dispute resolution process.
